Judgement in trial

[Teagansmom]

Here is a link to a great fact sheet from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services on reporting.

http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs...ndneglect.aspx

[bright sparks]

Here is a link to a great fact sheet from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services on reporting.

http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs...ndneglect.aspx

Honestly, this really leaves me with such a loss of faith in our justice system. This judge needs a bollocking and significant consequences. The link clearly states that the "public" have a duty to report. It also lists professionals which include child and youth service providers which would include our profession. ABSOLUTLY NOWHERE does it say that those professionals must be licensed, also it says that the public have as much responsibility as a professional. It also states clearly that the person who files the report, should a civil case be brought against them, will be fully protected.

How the hell has this happened???? This judge is going against Ontario Provincial laws WTF!?! And why have CAS not been along side you through this entire trial? They are also responsible in part for this. I am so furious.....I wish I was your lawyer, this is outrageous. I'll write my letter and back it up all they way home. Anything else I can help you with please feel free to message me!

[adaycarelady]

Here is a link to a great fact sheet from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services on reporting.

http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs...ndneglect.aspx

The judge isn't following Ontario laws, it says right there:

"Who is responsible for reporting a child in need of protection?

Anyone who has reasonable grounds to suspect that a child is or may be in need of protection must promptly report the suspicion and the information upon which it is based to a CAS."(Doesn't say people have to be qualified/certified or must speak with the family involved or doctor).

"What are "reasonable grounds" to suspect child abuse or neglect?

It is not necessary for you to be certain a child is or may be in need of protection to make a report to a CAS. "Reasonable grounds" refers to the information that an average person, using normal and honest judgment, would need in order to decide to report." (Daycare providers have experience meeting daily needs of children. We have the common sense to identify if a child's well being is at risk. Plus it's better to be safe than sorry.)